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With the Scottish titles in the bag, as well as two bronze medals for the all-round and pomme categories, Liam is now hard in training for the British Championships. They take place in Liverpool on March 16.

Stacey said: “Liam trains so much and I’m so proud that he’s stuck at it.

“This is absolutely what he wants to do. He’s always watching the older boys and Nile Wilson is his hero. I think I know more about Nile than his mum does because he idolises him so much!

“He’s a wee bit nervous about the British because it’s another level up. I’ve told him though that as long as he enjoys it, that’s the main thing.”

Liam is currently an S4 pupil at Calderhead High School.

His headteacher John Robertson described him as a “credit to the school.”

John added: “Liam spends many hours every week developing his skills and routines and has done so for a number of years.

“Despite being multi-talented he is very modest about his success. He is a credit to the school.

“In terms of gymnastics he is a great example of our school motto “Facta non verba” – deeds not words.